11 Apr
2006
11 Apr
'06
11:16 p.m.
C Fernandez wrote:
Hey All,
I've got a Sun type 4 keyboard that I disassembled, cleaned and put
back together. It doesn't work. I've cleaned plenty of computer
parts before, so I doubt my washing/cleaning methods are at fault. Do
any common mistakes exist for re-assembly of these keyboards? I
suppose it could have been bad beforehand...... I've bought it as
surplus, and have no history with it. Furthermore, the IPX I'm
working with recognized it with only the small board connected, but
with the small board unplugged from the board with the key contacts.
What do these keyboards use for a cable? I picked up what I think it
the right cable from the same surplus shop I bought the keyboard.
Thanks,
8 pin din straight thru. same as type 5.
the lights on most sun keyboards are used to blink out a type of post
code as they come up. as you
know if the keyboard is connected, the output will go to the serial
port, and the frame buffer display
will blank, or not be initialized.
sorry i never have taken on apart to suggest reassembly problems. I
guess you could check if there
are any light displays as the ipx comes up. I assume that the "Stop" A
is not working to get it to
interrupt its boot up.
Jim